Sources: West Virginia to Big 12

**Strikeout King** · 10-25-2011, 08:24 PM

The Big 12 has told West Virginia it will be accepted into the conference pending formal approval, which could happen as soon as later Tuesday, a Big 12 source said.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/...ource-says

**Amun-Ra** · 10-25-2011, 08:26 PM

Makes about as much sense and when TCU went to the Big East.

***Spud6*** · 10-25-2011, 08:36 PM

Strange, strange, strange

BigEastZebra · 10-25-2011, 09:09 PM

Yes WVU is going to the Big 12 they have a presser announced for tomorrow.

dangerousdaneerfan · 10-25-2011, 09:14 PM

While not the grand prize of the SEC, I will admit it is a great consolation prize.

**TheRealVille** · 10-28-2011, 12:43 AM

dangerousdaneerfan Wrote:While not the grand prize of the SEC, I will admit it is a great consolation prize.

If Mitch doesn't steal the deal, that is.

**Strikeout King** · 10-28-2011, 01:09 AM

read online that according to some sources WV to the Big 12 is on hold

**TheRealVille** · 10-28-2011, 04:57 PM

Strikeout King Wrote:read online that according to some sources WV to the Big 12 is on hold

Not now. They have told WVU they are accepted.

Quote:West Virginia is headed to the Big 12 … again. Three days after reports that the conference would invite the Big East school, the Big 12 followed through and made the addition official Friday.

"The Big 12 is a perfect fit for West Virginia University," West Virginia president Dr. James P. Clements said in a statement released by the Big 12. "It is a strong conference that, like WVU, values quality academic and athletic programs, and has a great tradition of success. This is a very exciting time for WVU and Mountaineer nation. I am confident that the future of WVU athletics has never been more promising."

According to the Big 12 release, the Mountaineers will become the 10th member of the Big 12 next season with the anticipated departure of Missouri to the SEC. The Tigers are not among the teams listed being part of the league in 2012 in the release.

"We are excited to add West Virginia to our exceptional lineup of Conference members," said Big 12 interim commissioner Chuck Neinas. "They bring an excellent overall athletic program to the Big 12 and allow the league to expand into an area that boasts a passionate group of fans and alumni throughout its region."

Big East commissioner John Marinatto said in a statement the news was expected.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/...nference/1

Big Don · 10-28-2011, 05:02 PM

a BIG pimp-slap to the face of UofL faithful. :ChairHit:

**TheRealVille** · 10-28-2011, 05:14 PM

Big Don Wrote:a BIG pimp-slap to the face of UofL faithful. :ChairHit:

A big pimp slap to Mitch McConnell, of which tickles the hell out of me.